The Bears’ defensive coordinator during their Super Bowl season of 2006, Rivera had said that he won’t consider any opportunities until the Chargers’ season ends. But that declaration came at a time when it appeared that the Chargers season would extend beyond Week 17.

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Chargers confirming it

@berniewilson: Norv Turner says #Panthers given permission to interview #Chargers DC Ron Rivera but have not contacted him yet

@sdutChargers: Carolina has asked for (and been granted permission to talk to Ron Rivera. He has not been formally contacted by them yet.